Here is an Icom ID-RP2D 1.2 GHz data module. This unit is used for high-speed (128 Kbps) data traffic, and can be used as a sort of router for local (over-the-radio) communications or as a gateway to the Internet. They're neat for getting emergency communications set up in an area that does not have wireless broadband capabilities (like much of southeast Ohio) and would deliver much the same speed as Edge (AT&T) or 1X (Verizon, Sprint) data services. Or, it's just cool to have another way to access data wirelessly, without a monthly service charge (for the end-user at least!)
Now for some glue:
This is an Icom ID-RP2C repeater controller. This is necessary to put into the system to let all of the repeaters and data modules talk with each other. Only one unit is needed for an entire D-Star stack, so this will be perfect.
Don't forget another Comet GP-21 1.2 GHz antenna for this module, might as well have one for the voice and one for the data port!
While I'm at it, why not make preparations for tomorrow's purchases:
A Diamond F-718 440 MHz monoband antenna. At 11.5 dBi gain, it should be able to hear lots of stuff on the band. If only I had something to connect it to..... :-)
Now that completes the core repeater hardware for the 1.2 GHz side. There's still more to purchase, but when you have all this money coming in, it's just a matter of time before it's all completed, so I'm going to enjoy today's goodies and look forward to what's coming tomorrow! :-)
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